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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.41, 138.63 and 44.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.41, 138.63 and 44.31 is: 66.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.41 : 138.63 = 44.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.41/138.63 = 44.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.41x = 138.63 × 44.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.41x = 6,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,142.70/92.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.47

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